Come visit the Scenic Bay Marina Historic Lime Kiln Park. A picnic area with tables and charcoal grills is located directly in front of the only historic set of lime kilns in the center of Bayview, built in the early 1900's. Travel on foot, bicycle, or motorized vehicle as a guest of Scenic Bay Marina to see this national historical site and take in the sights and sounds of Lake Pend Oreille and the surrounding area.

In June of 1882, the first lime claim was recorded in the Bayview area. Kilns were erected by the Washington Brick and Lime Company to "bake" the rock. In 1905 the old conical kilns were replaced with large draw kilns.

Lime was used for cement products and was shipped on the steamboat "Bay View" to railheads at Hope and Sandpoint. In 1911, the Spokane International Railroad line began transporting lime and tourists to and from Bayview. Lime was exported from Bayview until the Great Depression destroyed regional demand for concrete. Bayview lime kilns produced lime from 1904 until 1932.

You can still see the original lime kilns at Scenic Bay Marina Park. Stop by to enjoy a picnic with your family, spend the night at one of our campsites next to the kilns and enjoy a little piece of history. The Scenic Bay Marina lime kilns are an officially registered historical site in Idaho.

Call Scenic Bay Marina at (208)683-2243 or email us for more information.